Food Allergies Worsen Cost of Living for Impacted Individuals
An estimated 32 million Americans, including 26 million adults and 5.6 million minors, live with a food allergy. For many of these Americans, their day-to-day lives involve avoiding certain foods that can trigger moderate to severe allergic reactions. However, subsisting on such a restricted diet can be pretty costly, especially if affected persons are allergic to a range of foods. As the cost of living increases amid global supply chain issues and inflation, people with food allergies are experiencing even higher living costs than those without allergies. Data collected by the Allergy Team has revealed that families living on restricted…
